Cherut

Cherut (Hebrew: חרות, meaning "freedom" or "liberty") was a political party in Israel. Founded in 1948 by former members of the Revisionist Zionist movement, it was initially known as the Freedom Party and was led by prominent figures such as Menachem Begin. The party advocated for a more assertive approach to national security and was known for its right-wing ideology. In 1965, Cherut merged with several other right-wing parties to form Gahal, which later became part of the Likud bloc. The term "Cherut" is also used in other contexts, such as in the name of the Cherut Movement in Israeli politics, which continues to promote libertarian and free-market principles.